
rangiferina but running through brittle beds of red-topped Cladonia cristatella.


I can remember as a boy, living on the northern end of those mountains in Maine, not only playing with C.

rangiferina, however, stops its southward migration in the United States with the end of the Appalachian Trail. That’s rather clever since reindeer eat a lot of it and its branching resembles deer antlers. One of the most widespread and commonly eaten lichen, by beast and brute alike, is a northern version of what you see above, Cladonia rangiferina, (ran-jiff-er-EYE-nah or ran-ghif-er-EE-nah) also known as Cladina rangiferina - both Latin for many branching reindeer like. It probably will not kill you but you will wish it had. Never eat unprepared and raw lichen unless your life truly depends upon it. That should motivate you to prepare it correctly. What the lichen all share is acid and as such require proper preparation if they are to be eaten because unprepared and uncooked they will painfully attack your digestive track. 🌳 We often make custom sizes as each plant is made to order.Most lichen are likable, but not exactly consumer friendly. Please feel free to email us if you have any questions, or want to check on your order status! 🌳 Due to high demand, please allow 3-7 days from the date of purchase for us to ship. 🌳 Made in the USA, Original design by Kahee's Plants. The color will however maintain its original beauty. It’s colorfast, but if you water, the component that makes it stay soft will eventually be washed away and the reindeer moss becomes harder. If the air turns extremely dry it will harden some, but returns to normal softness with the return of normal humidity. This moss contains salt and other minerals which may stain some surfaces. 🌳 Each one will have slight variations but include the same overall look, feel and elements of the one shown above.

🌳 This is a 8"~13" tall reindeer moss in a high quality wood frame - item weight: about 1.5 ~ 2.5 lb. 🌳 Our treated lime green reindeer moss is non-toxic and flame retardant - Moss piece is made with 100% real, preserved moss for a worry free, zero-care experience.
